Like many older people on a fixed income, Ed Slavik knew he couldn’t keep up with the high cost of dental care. Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people 65 or older, does not generally cover dental care, and private insurance can be expensive.
Hospital emergency departments offer temporary relief, but are costly and ill-equipped to deal with the underlying causes of dental pain and infection. Policies that promote greater access to preventive dental care and support measures like water fluoridation can help prevent needless suffering, ...improve health and save money. #teethmatter
ERs offer temporary relief, but are costly & ill-equipped to deal w/ underlying causes of dental pain & infection. Policies that promote greater access to preventive dental care & measures like water fluoridation can help prevent needless suffering, improve health & save money.
New @AHRQnews report shows that over 2-M emergency dept visits in the US involved dental conditions. 62% of these visits were for nontraumatic dental issues that could have been treated in a dental office. Access the report: https://bit.ly/3DUJagw
Oral health is integral to overall health, and can affect chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and pregnancy. Providing access to preventive oral health care is both good health policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
People with gum disease have a 28% higher risk of having their 1st heart attack than those without this disease. Learn other ways that oral health is linked to overall health: https://bit.ly/3j1WLbv #HeartHealth
Thanks to Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, Seattle Children's and caring dental care providers like Dr. K.C. who make the SmileMobile possible. #teethmatter
Sugar-sweetened beverages like sodas and fruit, sports and energy drinks are the leading source of added sugars in most diets. Choosing water - bonus if it has a good balance of fluoride - is a healthier and more hydrating option. #teethmatter
Sugary beverages like sodas and fruit, sports and energy drinks are the leading source of added sugars in our diets. Choosing water - bonus if it has a good balance of fluoride - is a healthier and more hydrating option. #teethmatter
Think of what you put in your mouth 👄, that’s what healthy eating is about. The American Heart Association ♥️ recommends 6 teaspoons of sugar per day for women and 9 teaspoons of sugar per day for men. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/added-sugars
